RBC I Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) held its monthly meeting in Meeker in April. The half-day meeting covered a variety of topics including Colorado’s upcoming congressional redistricting, 2020 census data tools, updates from federal representatives and more. ATTORNEY GENERAL Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser made an appearance at[Read More…]
County
Seeking favorite places on Colorado Main Streets
RBC I Colorado Main Streets boast vibrant businesses, inspiring public spaces, and engaging historic landmarks. To celebrate historic downtowns during Historic Preservation Month (May), the Colorado Department of Local Affairs Main Streets Program is launching a campaign to hear from residents and visitors about the spaces that matter most in[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Clotheslines, a reliable asset
MEEKER I Why do I bring up the topic of clotheslines? It’s time to do your spring cleaning and air the linens on your outside line so they smell fresh and renewed for the year ahead. With warmer weather arriving, now is the time to put that clothesline to good[Read More…]
Recall petition declared invalid based on technical errors
RBC | After a lengthy hearing Thursday, May 6, challenging the validity of the recall petition against RBC Commissioner Gary Moyer, designated hearing officer Timothy Graves ruled against the petition proponents, declaring the recall invalid due to a technical error in the petition circulation process. As per Colorado Revised Statutes,[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Freeman E. Fairfield
As I write this on Wednesday, just before deadline, I’m planning to head to the high school this afternoon to hand out Fairfield Scholarship certificates from the Freeman E. Fairfield Meeker Charitable Trust to graduating seniors. It’s not a common thing for a town of this size to have a[Read More…]
Happy Mother’s Day!
“When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway (and you should listen!)” ~ Erma Bombeck
RBC COVID Update
RBC I Community clinics in Rio Blanco County are available to the general public over the age of 18. Please visit uchealth.org for local Pfizer vaccination availability for 16 and 17 year olds. Rio Blanco County Public Health will be offering a Pfizer vaccine clinic for 16 and 17 year-old[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: White River Integrated Water Initiative Update
The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts (Districts) are excited to share information about the progress that is being made on the White River Integrated Water Initiative (Initiative). This effort began in late 2019 with a group of local stakeholders serving on the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC). The PAC[Read More…]
Separating the good from the bad in Rio Blanco bugs
PRESS RELEASE | Special to the Herald Times RBC | Rio Blanco residents had their “antennae up” as bug expert Nina Louden from the Colorado Department of Agriculture — Insectary shared her observations and knowledge about how to put bugs to work and save money for Rio Blanco County and[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: May 6, 2021
Oldtimers Association meeting May 8 RBC | There will be an Old Timers Association meeting on May 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center at 525 Park St. The meeting is an open invitation to anyone with an interest in the future plans and activities of the Rio[Read More…]
2021 livestock judging season is real
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4H Livestock Judging team was able to get down the road on April 9 for the first trip of the season. The team made it to Laramie on Friday and got in some live practice classes at the University of Wyoming Animal Science Research[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 6, 2021
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • The North Side and South Side cattle round-up are meeting next week according to captains Lee Peterson and Clarence Lamb. • Wind! Dust! More wind and dust. • Jack Deveraux’s barn, corrals, and some farm implements were lost after burning brush got[Read More…]
